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Posted Sat Jul 27 2013: from New York Times: Power companies wake to 'existential threat' http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1374958321 For years, power companies have watched warily as solar panels have sprouted across the nation's rooftops. Now, in almost panicked tones, they are fighting hard to slow the spread. Alarmed by what they say has become an existential threat to their business, utility companies are moving to roll back government incentives aimed at promoting solar energy and other renewable sources of power. At stake, the companies say, is nothing less than the future of the American electricity industry. [Read more stories about: economic myopia, corporate malfeasance, alternative energy, low-energy future, regulatory stupidity] New!: No reader quips yet -- be the first! Got a PaniQuip? Your Quip (limit 140 characters, no links, just wit): First name: The text shown in the Web image to the right: We reserve the right to reuse, remove, or refuse any entry.

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